Start
4 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
50.87, 2.41 · rel 2583905
50.87, 2.41 · rel 2583905
GR 130 IJzer
59,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Nord · 50.87°N ·
2.41°E
59,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
37
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
1× viewpoint
1× Water
3× summit
Cross of sacrifice
monument ·
on the route
59,8 km
100%
Stone of Remebrance
monument ·
34 m off route
59,8 km
100%
table d'orientation
viewpoint ·
63 m off route
59,8 km
100%
Source de l'Yser
Water ·
113 m off route
59,8 km
100%
Hoogen Hill
summit ·
341 m off route
59,8 km
100%
Galgberg
summit ·
352 m off route
59,8 km
100%
Ronsberg
summit ·
355 m off route
59,8 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
4 m
–
55 m
0 km
29,9 km
59,8 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
16 m elevation
Halfway
18 m elevation
Three quarters
42 m elevation
Finish
26 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
GR 130 IJzer is 59.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, GR 130 IJzer takes approximately 14h 53min to complete.
No, GR 130 IJzer is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
GR 130 IJzer starts near coordinates 50.9202, 2.6141.
GR 130 IJzer is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
GR 130 IJzer is maintained and managed by Grote Routepaden VZW.
Yes, GR 130 IJzer is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.